The Future of Learning: Industry Trends in Learning Management

Learning management systems (LMSs) have evolved over their short history in many ways. From the first classroom-based “training management systems” to today’s e-learning solutions, here’s a look at the future of learning technologies and current industry trends. Discover more about how performance management, informal learning, social media, and Web 2.0 are affecting the development of learning technologies.

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Selecting a learning management system (LMS) requires looking at key factors like a company’s specific learning goals, business problems, and return on investment (ROI) expectations. A challenge of the software selection process is the sheer number of options.

Why is there growth with new LMS providers, especially around the world? The main reason may be the increasing acceptance and demand for e-learning. Online, self-paced courseware is growing in value in parts of the world that were... Read More

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